{"id":48930,"date":"2022-07-30T23:03:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48930"},"modified":"2022-07-30T23:03:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:03:47","slug":"how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload Video on Instagram Using IGTV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1adf012422a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1adf012422a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1adf012422a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#How_to_Upload_Video_on_Instagram_Using_IGTV\" title=\"How to Upload Video on Instagram Using IGTV\">How to Upload Video on Instagram Using IGTV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#1080_canvas\" title=\"1080 canvas\">1080 canvas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#IGTV\" title=\"IGTV\">IGTV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#IGTV_carousel\" title=\"IGTV carousel\">IGTV carousel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#Adding_music_to_a_video\" title=\"Adding music to a video\">Adding music to a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-on-instagram-using-igtv\/#Using_Instagram_Insights_to_track_performance_of_your_videos\" title=\"Using Instagram Insights to track performance of your videos\">Using Instagram Insights to track performance of your videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upload_Video_on_Instagram_Using_IGTV\"><\/span>How to Upload Video on Instagram Using IGTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/bkXurRR.jpg\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:43% max-height:254px;\" align=\"right\" alt=\"how to upload video on instagram\"> <\/p>\n<p>When you want to share a video on Instagram, you can do it in several ways. You can choose to share it to your story, on your public profile, or with a group of people you choose to follow. You can also select the people you want to send your video to by using the settings menu, or you can directly message them. To do so, you simply swipe left or right on your camera roll.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1080_canvas\"><\/span>1080 canvas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Previously, the Instagram canvas size was 640 x 480 pixels, but now it supports a higher resolution of up to 1080 x 1080. If you wish to use this new format for your posts, make sure your video file meets the minimum requirements. For this purpose, you should choose an aspect ratio of either 1:1, 1.91, or 9:16. Besides, you should make sure your frame rate is at least 30 frames per second. In addition, the file size should be between 650 MB and 3.6 GB. This new size of the canvas is also useful for videos, as the video format supports high-quality resolutions and lower-quality videos.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use a square canvas for your Instagram video, you should consider cropping the file to keep the image aspect ratio as 1:1. Then, you can insert title text and subtitles, if you want. You should also try to keep the black space around the video frame to a minimum. Furthermore, you can choose to fill the frame or fit the image. It is highly recommended that you follow Instagram guidelines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV\"><\/span>IGTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a foodie, you&#8217;ve probably wondered how to upload video on Instagram using IGTV. While you&#8217;re in the process of showcasing your work, you&#8217;ll need to upload a video of at least one minute in length. The title should include your CTA, and the description should include your URL. Below are some tips to make your video look its best:<\/p>\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll need to connect your IGTV account to Facebook. Make sure to check the option &#8220;Send to Facebook&#8221; before uploading your video. Next, you&#8217;ll want to select a location for your video and click &#8220;Post&#8221;. Once you&#8217;ve uploaded your video, you&#8217;ll be able to share it on Facebook. After you publish it, you&#8217;ll see a link to share it with your followers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV_carousel\"><\/span>IGTV carousel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a YouTube channel, you may already know how to upload video on Instagram using IGTV. This new feature lets you easily post IGTV videos and preview them on your feed. It also allows you to add an IGTV cover photo. After adding the video, you can select whether to post the preview to your profile or feed, or to your Facebook page. Here are a few steps to follow for better results.<\/p>\n<p>First, create a short description for your video. You can also add a title and tag your video for added exposure. This way, people can easily find your video and click on it. In addition, IGTV will show the title and description of the video. Once published, your video can be posted to your profile or feed. If you&#8217;re uploading a video tutorial, make sure to include an introduction to help your viewers get a feel for the content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_a_video\"><\/span>Adding music to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to upload a video to Instagram, adding music to it is easy to do. First, tap the record button on your camera. Then, choose a suitable song. If you don&#8217;t have one already, you can use a third-party app, which you can download for Android and iOS. In addition, YouTube offers an option for you to upload your own tracks, but you must be careful to avoid copyrighted material.<\/p>\n<p>After recording the video, add the music of your choice. There are several free apps available for adding music to your videos. For example, InShot is a free video editing app that lets you add music to your videos. You can also use a music service like Spotify to add music to your videos. You can also add your own music to videos to use on Instagram. It can take a few seconds to a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Instagram_Insights_to_track_performance_of_your_videos\"><\/span>Using Instagram Insights to track performance of your videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use the Insights feature to monitor the performance of your videos, and see how well they&#8217;re performing across all social media. 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